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What is the product of x and y values 2x+8y=24 -7x-6y=26

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Answer:

x= -8

y=5

Explanation:

2x + 8y =24

2(x+4y)=24

x+4y=24/2

x+4y=12

x=12-4y

-7x-6y=26

-7(12-4y)-6y=26

22y-84=26

22y=26+84

22y=110

y=110/22

y=5

x=12-4y

x=12-4×5

x= -8

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